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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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