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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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