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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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