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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major 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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