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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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