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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we 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? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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