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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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