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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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