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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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