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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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