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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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