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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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