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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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