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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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