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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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