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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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