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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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