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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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