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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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