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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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