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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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