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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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