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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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