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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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