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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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