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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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