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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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