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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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