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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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