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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses 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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