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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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