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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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