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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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