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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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