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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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