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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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