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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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