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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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