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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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