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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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