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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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