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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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