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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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