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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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