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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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