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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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