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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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