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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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