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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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