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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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