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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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