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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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