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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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