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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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