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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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