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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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