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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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