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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee 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 in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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