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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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