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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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