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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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