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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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