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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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