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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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