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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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