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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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