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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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