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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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