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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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