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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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