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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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