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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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