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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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