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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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