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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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