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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different 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 optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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