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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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