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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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