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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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