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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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