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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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