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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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