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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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