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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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