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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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