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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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