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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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