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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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