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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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