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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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