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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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