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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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