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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses 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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