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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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