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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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