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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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