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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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