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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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