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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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