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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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