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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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