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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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