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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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