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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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