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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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