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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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