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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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