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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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