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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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