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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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