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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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