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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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