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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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