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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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