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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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