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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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