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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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