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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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