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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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