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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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