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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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