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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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