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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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