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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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