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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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