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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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