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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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