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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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