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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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