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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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