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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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