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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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