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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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