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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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