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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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