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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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