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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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