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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different 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 institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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