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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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