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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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