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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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