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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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