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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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