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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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