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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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