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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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