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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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