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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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