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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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