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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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