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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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