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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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