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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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