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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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