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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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