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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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