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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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