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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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