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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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