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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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