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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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