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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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