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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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