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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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