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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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