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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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