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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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