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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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