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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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