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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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