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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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