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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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