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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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