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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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