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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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