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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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