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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major 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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