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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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