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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the 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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