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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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