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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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