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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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