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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education 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 take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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