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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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