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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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