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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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