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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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