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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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