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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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