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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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