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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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