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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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