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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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