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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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