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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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