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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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