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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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