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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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