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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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