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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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