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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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