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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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