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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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