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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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