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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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