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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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