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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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