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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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