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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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