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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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