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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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