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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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