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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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