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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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