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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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