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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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