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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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