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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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