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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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