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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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