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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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