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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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