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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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