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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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