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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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