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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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