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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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