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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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