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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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