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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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