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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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