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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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