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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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