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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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