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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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