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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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