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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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