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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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