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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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