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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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