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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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