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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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