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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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