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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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