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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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