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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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