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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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