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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education