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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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