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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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