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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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