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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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