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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers 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 classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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