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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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