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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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