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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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