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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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