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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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