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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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