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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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