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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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