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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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