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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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