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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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