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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major 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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