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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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