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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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