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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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