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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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