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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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