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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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