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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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