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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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