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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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