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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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