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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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