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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models 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 participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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