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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors 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 MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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