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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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