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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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