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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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