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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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