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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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