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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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