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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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