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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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