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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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