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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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