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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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