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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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