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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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