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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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