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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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