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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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