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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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