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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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