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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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