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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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