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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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