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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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