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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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