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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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