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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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