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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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