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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important 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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