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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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