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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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