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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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