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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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