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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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