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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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