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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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