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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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