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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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