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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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