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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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