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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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