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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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