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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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