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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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