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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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