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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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