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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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