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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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