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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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