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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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