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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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