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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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