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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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