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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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