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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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