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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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