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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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