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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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