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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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