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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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