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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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