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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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