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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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