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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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