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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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