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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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