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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major 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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