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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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