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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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