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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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