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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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