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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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