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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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