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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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