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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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