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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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