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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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