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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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