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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum 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 topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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