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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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