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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major 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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