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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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