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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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