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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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