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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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