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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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