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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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