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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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