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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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