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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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