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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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