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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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