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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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