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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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