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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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