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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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