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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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