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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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