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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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