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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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