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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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