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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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