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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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