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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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