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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about 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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