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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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