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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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