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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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