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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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