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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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