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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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