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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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