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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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