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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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