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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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