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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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