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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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