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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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