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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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