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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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