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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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