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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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