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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)