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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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