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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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