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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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