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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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