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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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