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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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