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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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