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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major 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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