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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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