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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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