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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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