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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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