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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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