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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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