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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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