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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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