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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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