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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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