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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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