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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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