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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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