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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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