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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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