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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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