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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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