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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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