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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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