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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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