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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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