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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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