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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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