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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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