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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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