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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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