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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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