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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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