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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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