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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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