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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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