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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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