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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key 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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