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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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