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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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