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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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