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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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