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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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