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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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