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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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