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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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