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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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