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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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