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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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