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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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