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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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