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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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