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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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