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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner 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 online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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