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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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