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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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