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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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