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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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