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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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