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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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