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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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