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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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