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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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