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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants 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 distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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