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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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