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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers 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 teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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