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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key 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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