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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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