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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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