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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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