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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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