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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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