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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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