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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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