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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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