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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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