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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major 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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