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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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