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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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