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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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