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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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