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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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