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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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