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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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