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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key 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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