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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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