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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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