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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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