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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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