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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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