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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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