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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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