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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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