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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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