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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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