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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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