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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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