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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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