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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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