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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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