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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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