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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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