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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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