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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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