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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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