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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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