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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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