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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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