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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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