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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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